S3 7JA is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood located 0.2km from Netherthorpe in Sheffield. Administratively it sits within Walkley ward and the Sheffield Central constituency.
An affordable area with active regeneration, S3 7JA is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. Outside of residential hours, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. At 38 years average, expect a well-rounded neighbourhood — a blend of established families, working professionals, and longer-term owner-occupiers. 79% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Sheffield. Full-time employment stands at 16% — below average for the region, consistent with the area's higher deprivation indicators.
Safety: Crime is moderate at 59 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.
Census 2021 statistics for S3 7JA are sourced from Output Area E00040886 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.
S3 7JA House Prices & Local Information
Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for S3 7JA.
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£ 31,000 /yr
29%
Neighbourhood Index
infoHow calculated?Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)
Index Insight: S3 7JA falls into the lower 30% nationally for affluence, pointing to a more accessible but economically challenged demographic. Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.
Area Character
Social renting makes up 79% of tenure in S3 7JA — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 38-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.
mapGeographic Location
Demographic Deep-Dive
The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for S3 7JA. The average age is 37.6. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.
Ethnicity Profile
Economic Activity
Age & Housing: A mid-life demographic with high rental density. The population consists largely of working adults in their thirties and forties renting their homes.
gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)
Crime around S3 7JA is moderate at 59 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.
school Local Schools
Netherthorpe Primary School
Springfield Primary School
Astrea Academy Sheffield
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Broomhall Nursery School
Broomhill Infant School
Westways Primary School
Pye Bank CofE Primary School
storefront Nearby Amenities
Retailers - Other
50 nearby- City Mart Sheffield Ltd0.7 km
- Department of Chemistry0.6 km
- Ozmen Supermarket0.9 km
- Zero Waste Shop0.7 km
- Hotel Chocolat0.9 km
- + 45 more
Pub, NightClub
69 nearby- Berlin Calling0.9 km
- Harrisons 18540.6 km
- The Cavendish/K-Town & chick Box/Locked & Loaded0.7 km
- White Hart Inn0.2 km
- Craft & Dough & The Wigt & Pen0.7 km
- + 64 more
Restaurant, Cafe
238 nearby- All Things Sweet0.7 km
- Costa0.9 km
- Cozy Corner0.7 km
- Heartspace Cafe0.5 km
- Inox Dine0.9 km
- + 233 more
Takeaway Shop
49 nearby- Chef Ming0.5 km
- K Town Chicken0.7 km
- 8520.7 km
- Greggs of Yorkshire0.9 km
- Gurmoss0.8 km
- + 44 more
Supermarkets
12 nearby- Co-operative0.4 km
- Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd1.0 km
- Tesco Express0.9 km
- Tesco Stores Ltd0.4 km
- Co-op Food0.9 km
- + 7 more
Hotel, B&B, Guest House
4 nearby- Leopold Hotel0.8 km
- Hampton by Hilton Sheffield0.7 km
- Sheffield 2 - Student Roost0.2 km
- Three Cranes Hotel0.9 km
train Transport Links
Train Stations
- Sheffield1.5 km
- Darnall4.7 km
- Meadowhall5.8 km
Bus Stops
- St Philips Road/Jericho Street0.1 km
- St Philips Road/Hammond Street0.1 km
- Meadow Street/Netherthorpe Road0.2 km
- Meadow Street/Hoyle Street0.2 km
- Netherthorpe Road (South Yorkshire Supertram)0.2 km
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Postcode Profile: S37JA · Data under Open Government Licence